How To Fix F5689 - Cash discount amount too large for automatic correction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Cash discount amount too large for automatic correction

What causes this issue?

You are posting a document using the net posting procedure. With this
procedure, the system automatically deducts the cash discount amount
from the G/L account and asset item amounts. In this case, however, the
cash discount amount is greater than the item amount from which it
should be deducted.

System Response

The line item cannot be automatically corrected. The document cannot be
posted.

How to fix this error?

Change the cash discount amount in the vendor line item. The likely
cause of the error is that too large an amount was entered in this
field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5689 - Cash discount amount too large for automatic correction ?

  The SAP error message F5689, "Cash discount amount too large for automatic correction," typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cash discounts in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that the cash discount amount calculated exceeds the allowable limit set in the system for automatic correction.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Cash Discount: The cash discount amount applied to an invoice or payment exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for cash discounts in the financial settings may not align with the transaction amounts, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Invoice Amounts: The invoice amount may have been entered incorrectly, resulting in an inflated cash discount.
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, conversion rates may lead to unexpected cash discount amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cash Discount Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for cash discounts in the SAP system. This can be done in the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Ensure that the maximum cash discount limits are set appropriately for your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Invoice Amounts:
  
  Verify the invoice amounts and ensure they are entered correctly. If there are discrepancies, correct the invoice amounts.
  
  
  
  Manual Correction:
  
  If the automatic correction fails, consider manually adjusting the cash discount amount to a permissible level before processing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Currency Conversion Issues:
  
  If the transaction involves multiple currencies, ensure that the currency conversion rates are accurate and that they do not lead to inflated cash discount amounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to cash discount processing and error resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to analyze the transactions causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to cash discounts and error F5689 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect cash discount calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.